Disney Unit Trims Staff

BRIEFCASE

June 6, 1997

Walt Disney World Co. is trimming the staff at its already diminished post-production facility at Disney-MGM Studios from 26 to 10. That unit, Disney i.d.e.a.s., is the one that provides editing and other services such as sound effects for film and video producers once their project is shot. The unit employed 50 people 18 months ago. It is undergoing a reorganization that will convert the majority of its remaining staff to free-lancers or contractors, said spokesman Bill Warren. In the next few weeks, Disney expects to announce new alliances that will enable that unit to offer expanded services, Warren said.